NextStepU - Helping students find the right path!

I've been making visits the past couple of weeks and I have to say that more than anything, just going to a lot helped me figure out what to look for. I mean, listen to their talks on the tours and compare them. For example, some colleges I went to would be bragging about things that the other colleges all had and took for granted. The biggest problem I've run into with college visits is that a lot of your impression comes from the tour guide, depending on how well informed and how personable he/she is. Another recommendation I would give is that if you're going while students are on campus (or even if not) try and watch the students and faculty. Watch how they treat one another- not just how they treat you. That'll give you a better feel for the actual atmosphere of the college. I think a lot of what's NOT on the tour is more important than the tour itself. But also pay attention to the tour- look at the dorms, find out if the bathrooms are community or suite if you have a preference, see how big they are, how much storage space they have. You're going to have to live here so make sure you're comfortable!